Billion BiGuard 2 User manual

BiGuard 2
iBusiness Security Gateway Home-Office
Quick Start Guide

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Introduction
BiGuard 2 is a compact device of 8 ports switch integrated with VPN and Firewall features. It is
used for home offices or mobile users to dial up and connect with corporate network, or for very
small offices to be connected with head offices. BiGuard 2 is designed for business requiring
application-based network solutions at low-capital investment and is perfectly for the needs of
telecommuters and small sized business.
Package Contents
BiGuard 2 iBusiness Security Gateway Home-Office
CD-ROM containing the manual
Quick Start Guide
Ethernet (CAT-5 LAN) Cable
AC-DC power adapter (12V DC, 1A)
 Do not use the BiGuard 2 in high humidity or high temperatures.
 Do not use the same power source for the BiGuard 2 as othe
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equipment.
 Do not open or repair the case yourself. If the BiGuard 2 is too hot,
turn off the power immediately and have it repaired at a qualified
service center.
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 Place the BiGuard 2 on a stable surface.
 Only use the power adapter that comes with the package. Using
a different voltage rating power adaptor may damage the router.
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The Front LEDs
LED Meaning
Power A steady light indicates connection to power source
STATUS A blinking light indicates device is writing flash
WAN
Light when connect to an Ethernet device.
10/100M : Light when link for 100Mbps otherwise for 10Mbps
LNK/ACT : Lit when device connected and blinking when data is
transmitted/received.
LAN
1x – 8x
Light when connect to an Ethernet device.
10/100M : Light when link for 100Mbps otherwise for 10Mbps
LNK/ACT : Lit when device connected and blinking when data is
transmitted/received.

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The Rear Ports
Port Meaning
1 RESET
After the device is powered on, press it to reset the device or restore to
factory default settings.
0-3 seconds: The Status LED will light
6 seconds above: Restore to factory default settings (this is used when
you cannot login to the router. E.g. forgot the password)
2
LAN
1X — 8X
(RJ-45
connector)
Connect a UTP Ethernet cable (Cat-5 or Cat-5e) to one of the eight
LAN ports when connecting to a PC or an office/home network of
10Mbps or 100Mbps.
3 WAN WAN 10/100M Ethernet port (with auto crossover support); connect
xDSL/Cable modem here.
4 DC12V Connect DC power adapter here.(DC12V Power)
4
3
2
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Connecting Your Router
1. Connect the Router to a LAN (Local Area Network) & WAN (Connect to Cable or ADSL
modem).
2. Power on the device.
3. Make sure the Power LED is light steadily and that the WAN and relevant LAN LED is light.

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Configuring PC in Windows XP
1. Go to Start / Control Panel (in Classic View).
In the Control Panel, double-click on Network
Connections.
2. Double-click Local Area Connection.
3. In the Local Area Connection Status
window, click Properties.
4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click
Properties.
5. Select the Obtain an IP address
automatically and the Obtain DNS server
address automatically radio buttons.
6. Click OK to finish the configuration.

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Configuring PC in Windows 2000
1. Go to Start / Settings / Control Panel. In the
Control Panel, double-click on Network and
Dial-up Connections.
2. Double-click Local Area Connection.
3. In the Local Area Connection Status window
click Properties.
4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click
Properties.
5. Select the Obtain an IP address
automatically and the Obtain DNS server
address automatically radio buttons.
6. Click OK to finish the configuration.

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Configuring PC in Windows 98/Me
1. Go to Start / Settings / Control Panel. In the
Control Panel, double-click on Network and
choose the Configuration tab.
2. Select TCP/IP ->
NE2000 Compatible, or the name of your
Network Interface Card (NIC) in your PC.
3. Select the Obtain an IP address
automatically radio button.
4. Then select the DNS Configuration tab.
5. Select the Disable DNS radio button and click
OK to finish the configuration.

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Configuring PC in Windows NT4.0
1. Go to Start / Settings / Control Panel. In the
Control Panel, double-click on Network and
choose the Protocols tab.
2. Select TCP/IP Protocol and click Properties.
3. Select the Obtain an IP address from a
DHCP server radio button and click OK.

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Configuring Your iBusiness Security Gateway Home-Office
Verifying Your Local Network Connection with the Device
To see if this Router is visible on
the local network, go to Start /
Run.In the Run dialog box, type
“ping 192.168.1.254” then
presses OK.
A command prompt window will
pop out. If your ping is
successful which means your
local network is able to reach to
the device, then the command
prompt window will close up
automatically.
Connection fails, when you see
“Request timed out” in the
command prompt window. You
may need to check your set up.
To configure this device, you must have IE 5.0 /
Netscape 4.5 or above installed

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Connecting to the Router
Open the web browser and type
http://192.168.1.254 in the
browser’s address box. This
number is the default IP address
for this router. Press Enter.
A user name and password
window will appear. The default
User Name and Password are
“admin” and” admin”. Press
OK to logon to the router
Product Support and Contact Information
Most problems can be solved by referring to the Troubleshooting section in the User’s Manual.
If you cannot resolve the problem with the Troubleshooting chapter, please contact the dealer
where you purchased this product.
Contact Billion
WORLDWIDE
http://www.billion.com/
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Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows Me and Windows XP are registered Trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.

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